DSP News Release: Milton Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Rape

Location: 26000 block of Broadkill Road, Milton DE

Date and Time of Occurrence:  Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 11:00 p.m.

Victim: 22 year old Milton, DE female

Defendant:  Felipe Gomez, 33, Milton, DE

Charges:

-Rape 1^st Degree (6 counts)

-Kidnapping 1^st Degree

-Burglary 1^st Degree

-Aggravated Menacing

-Theft of a Motor Vehicle

-Theft

-Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Felony (2 counts)

Resume:  

Milton- Delaware State Police detectives have arrested a Milton man for the kidnapping and rape of a female acquaintance that occurred late last night.

The incident began at approximately 11:00 p.m. last night as Felipe Gomez, 33, of Milton, DE, responded to a residence located in the 26000 block of Broadkill Road, Milton, DE, in order to speak with his ex-girlfriend who resides there. Gomez knocked on the door which was answered by a 22 year old female who also resided in the home. Gomez was allowed to enter the residence but became upset after finding out that his ex-girlfriend was not there. He then grabbed the 22 year old female victim around her neck and held a knife to her throat. Gomez then tied the victim up and forced her into the back seat of her car which he then drove to a field located in the area of Clifton Road and Truitt Road, in Milton, where the car became stuck. Gomez then sexually assaulted the victim repeatedly until the following morning.

At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning (July 3^rd) Gomez walked to the home of an off-duty Delaware State Trooper who lived in the area and informed him that he had done something wrong. The trooper took Gomez into custody and called for assistance. The victim also arrived at the Trooper’s residence and was assisted by him until the arrival of EMS who transported her to the Beebe Medical Center where she was treated for her injuries.

Felipe Gomez was charged by detectives with the above list of crimes. He was arraigned at JP Court 3 and then committed to the Sussex County Correctional Center for lack of $1,213,500 cash bail.

         Felipe Gomez

Released Sunday, July 03, 2011 at 11:10 p.m.